Love Island Gemma's mum hits out at 'bullying' of Tasha
‘It’s so sad to see’: Love Island Gemma’s mum hits out at ‘bullying’ of Tasha – as Luca’s family say they are ‘broken’ over death threats
Gemma Owen’s mother Louise has criticised Luca Bish and Dami Hope’s behaviour towards Tasha Ghouri on Love Island, saying it is ‘close to bullying’.
Luca and Dami have received harsh criticism from viewers for the way they have treated Tasha in recent days and Luca’s family members have now said they have been left ‘broken’ over the awful comments they have received about him.
Gemma and Luca are coupled up but that didn’t stop her mother from defending Tasha from the boys.
Speaking out: Gemma Owen’s mother Louise has criticised Luca Bish and Dami Hope’s behaviour towards Tasha Ghouri on Love Island, saying it is ‘close to bullying’
Louise commented on an Instagram clip of the moment Tasha asked Andrew Le Page to be her boyfriend and wrote: ‘I hope Tasha is ok, I feel it’s close to bullying now which is so sad to see’.
Some users noticed Louise is Gemma’s mother and quickly asked if her comment means she doesn’t approve of her daughter’s relationship.
One said: ‘Do you not approve of Luca?’ while another said: ‘So happy to see Gemma supporting Tash in there’.
Luca’s sister has been running his Instagram account while he is in the villa and took to her Stories to reveal his family have been left deeply hurt by the comments made about him.
Tension: Luca and Dami have received harsh criticism from viewers for the way they have treated Tasha in recent days and Luca’s family members have now said they have been left ‘broken’ over the awful comments they have received about him
Hurt: Tasha was left upset over disagreements she has had with Luca and Dami recently
A concerned fan asked: ‘How are you and your family? Like, genuinely, how are you all doing with everything recently? X’
His sister replied: ‘First of all, thank you for the tons of people that asked this. If I’m being really honest, not remotely okay. It’s really, really hard.
‘How would you feel if you were having people constantly praying for death over the people yo love more than anything in the world? We feel broken.
‘I’m not stupid, I understand that people will always have their opinions and nobody can take that away from them, but if you saw HALF of the messages we have reeived then I’m sure anyone would feel disgusted.’
‘Broken’: Luca’s sister has been running his Instagram account while he is in the villa and took to her Stories to reveal his family have been left deeply hurt by the comments made about him
It comes after fans accused the pair of ‘bullying’ the blonde beauty with tensions boiling over during the ‘snog, marry, pie’ challenge.
Tasha was the left visually upset after both boys pushed cream pies into her face during the supposedly light hearted game, with fellow Islanders later agreeing things went ‘too far’.
Forced to give reasons why they were choosing to pie her, Dami claimed that the bikini clad stunner ‘rides on Andrew’s coattails’.
Viewers rushed to Twitter to accuse the two men of ganging up on Tasha with one writing: ‘Dami and Luca are actual bullies’.
‘Producers told them to!’: Love Island viewers have claimed that Luca and Dami were told to apologise to Tasha by producers after she broke down following the ‘Snog, Marry Pie’ game
While another added: ‘Dami and Luca are bullying Tasha made me remember my own bullies and now I can’t watch the show without being traumatised’.
And a third wrote: ‘That was disgusting what the bully boys did to Tasha, I worry for her mental health, they think they are so big and funny, they need binging down, get them out’.
Later in the show, two men apologised to Tasha with Brighton based fishmonger Luca admitting he was ‘out of line’.
He said: ‘I do actually genuinely feel bad right now for what I said and I’m sorry’. Luca said.
Splat: Forced to give reasons why they were choosing to pie her Dami claimed that the bikini clad stunner ‘rides on Andrew’s coattails’ (Luca pictured ‘pieing’ Tasha)
Unimpressed: Viewers rushed to Twitter to accuse the two men of ganging up on Tasha with one writing: ‘Dami (pictured) and Luca are actual bullies’
Bullying: Another wrote: ‘Dami and Luca are bullying Tasha made me remember my own bullies and now I can’t watch the show without being traumatized’
Echoing his words Dami agreed saying: ‘I do support you and Andrew and obviously we have our opinions about everything that happened’.
He continued: ‘I have said to you I thought you always get away with everything so I just thought it would be funny to say ‘you always get away with everything well you’re not getting away with this pie’.
Before adding: ‘I don’t want it to be like I’m ganging up on you. I actually want us to be friends.’
Tasha hugged both men and they agreed to draw a line under the situation, however fans were left unconvinced the apologies was genuine.
Sorry: Later in the two men apologised to Tasha with Brighton based fishmonger Luca (pictured) admitting he was ‘out of line
Hugging it out: Tasha hugged both men and they agreed to draw a line under the situation, however fans were left unconvinced the apologies was genuine
No way: Tasha hugged both men and they agreed to draw a line under the situation, however fans were left unconvinced the apologies was genuine
Saying that bosses intervened to avoid a ‘bullying scandal’ one wrote: ‘Producers told Dami and Luca they needed to change the narrative QUICK’.
While another added: ‘These apologies from Dani and Luca, deffo the producers’ [sic].
And third commented: ‘Dami and Luca only said sorry to Tasha because the prodcuers told them to’.
While fourth said: ‘Luca isn’t sorry, he’s just aware it makes him look like a bully’.
And a fifth agreed: ‘Well I’m sure you know from the last episode producers have told Dami and Luca to apologise’.
And a sixth added: ‘Convinced Love Island producers told Luca and Dami to apologise to Tasha’.
MailOnline have contacted representatives for ITV and Love Island for comment.
Quick: Saying that bosses intervened to avoid a ‘bullying scandal’ one wrote: ‘Prodcuers told Dami and Luca they needed to change the narrative QUICK’
It comes after Luca’s family took to Instagram Stories on his account on Monday to say they don’t condone his behaviour towards Gemma.
Fans had called for Gemma to break off her relationship with the fishmonger, after he raged at her for ‘flirting’ with Billy Brown on Sunday night’s show.
And his family have said that while he would be ’embarrassed’ by his actions and will no doubt apologise, he doesn’t deserve the abuse he has been getting.
They say his behaviour is not reflective of the boy they ‘know and love at home’ but noted that his Love Island experience is an intense one.
‘We don’t condone his behaviour’: Luca family took to Instagram on Monday to address the Love Island star’s reaction to Gemma ‘flirting’ with Billy Brown the night before
Addressing: Luca’s family urged people to note that he is in an intense environment and doesn’t deserve to receive abuse but were aware that his behaviour towards Gemma was not acceptable
They wrote: ‘I want to apologise on behalf of Luca for his insensitive reaction on last night’s episode. I know that when he watches it back, he will be embarrassed and deeply apologetic.
‘We as his family don’t condone his behaviour last might, but we do understand he is in an intense environment where his actions are heightened. Last night was not reflective of the boy we all know and love at home.
‘Please be aware death threats and nasty comments totally overstep the mark and something we has a family should not have to ensure, for this reason we have turned off the comments and messages.
‘For all those who have sent messages checking in on us, we would like to thank you very much and we see you.’
Luca was left seething after watching Gemma have a chat with Billy during Casa Amor, prompting him to question the strength of their relationship.
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub.
Shock: Luca was left seething after watching Gemma have a ‘flirty’ chat with Billy during Casa Amor, prompting him to question the strength of their relationship
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